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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 247.65, 341.79 and 149.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 247.65, 341.79 and 149.43 is: 206.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    247.65 : 341.79 = 149.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    247.65/341.79 = 149.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    247.65x = 341.79 × 149.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    247.65x = 51,073.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,073.68/247.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.23

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